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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.17, 66.31 and 42.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.17, 66.31 and 42.41 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.17 : 66.31 = 42.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.17/66.31 = 42.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.17x = 66.31 × 42.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.17x = 2,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.27/44.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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